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Sworn evidence describing the search made for a will.
In Islamic law
Directly connected to the registry model — a documented registry search is evidence of diligence.
In Canadian law
Required before a court will treat an estate as intestate. Should describe each step and each institution contacted.
Across the madhahib
We have not yet researched whether the four Sunni schools differ on this term, so we are not going to tell you either way. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Note
This is legal information only. For advice on your own circumstances, speak to a lawyer.
Citations & sources
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Canadian legislation & government
- Apply for probate of an estate — Government of Ontario
- Locating wills and documents — Law Society of Ontario